Job Description:
Job Title: AML Investigator
Location: Rome, Italy
Industry: Finance, Banking & Insurance
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled and diligent AML Investigator to join our compliance team in Rome under the Finance, Banking & Insurance industry. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting detailed investigations into suspicious financial activities to identify potential money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes. Your work will involve reviewing transaction patterns, analyzing customer behavior, and evaluating alerts generated by AML monitoring systems.
You will prepare and document investigation findings, escalate cases as needed, and support the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to regulatory authorities. Collaboration with internal departments such as legal, compliance, and risk management is critical to ensure thorough investigations and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of AML regulations, strong analytical skills, and experience with investigative tools and techniques.
This role is essential to ensuring the organization's compliance with national and international AML laws and to safeguarding financial systems from illicit activity. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a robust compliance culture within a fast-paced and high-stakes environment.
Job Requirement:
Job Requirements: AML Investigator
Location: Rome, Italy
Industry: Finance, Banking & Insurance
Applicants for the AML Investigator role must hold a bachelor’s degree in finance, law, economics, or a related discipline. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in anti-money laundering investigations, financial crime compliance, or forensic auditing within the banking or financial services sector is required. Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent credentials are strongly preferred.
Candidates must have in-depth knowledge of Italian and EU AML regulations, including Legislative Decree 231/2007 and relevant FATF recommendations. Familiarity with transaction monitoring systems, case management tools, and data analysis techniques is essential. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are necessary to evaluate complex data and identify suspicious patterns.
The position requires excellent communication skills in both Italian and English, particularly in preparing investigation reports and communicating findings with internal stakeholders or regulatory bodies. Discretion, attention to detail, and a strong ethical approach to handling confidential information are vital.
The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced compliance environment. Prior experience in regulatory reporting and cross-functional investigations is a significant advantage.
